- Calculate accurate labor, material and equipment costs for renovation projects using historical rates for labor & materials, integrated w/current material quotes and labor bids.
- Perform take offs w/accurate measurements & counts using Stack and Bluebeam.
- Recruit contractors, new & established, to provide bids by cold call invitations for opportunities in their geographic area and persuasively pursue.
- Coordinate contractor & material bids, review incoming bids for scope & pricing, schedule site visits w/contractors to clarify scope, acquire best pricing, develop presentations.
- Communicate with low bidder for final overview to assure thorough and accurate numbers.
- Develop and maintain positive communication with contractors and suppliers, manage lists of preferred contractors and suppliers to present to clients.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, bid walks for hotels, retail, office and multi housing projects nationwide. Assume 10% travel, usually via airplane.
- Must be very familiar with blueprint reading to determine if anything is missing, utilize the RFI process for clarifications BEFORE assigning costs, deconstruct into component parts for detailed, accurate estimates.
- Prepare scope narratives, clarifications, and qualifications.
- Work with sales team to communicate estimate accurately, must provide detailed backup info on how you arrived at the cost estimate
- Possess strong communication skills; ability to interact effectively with clients, vendors, contractors and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organization skills required to independently manage multiple bid opportunities simultaneously in a time sensitive environment, while keeping clear records. Multi-tasking and prioritizing a must.
- Support the team, be open to constructive criticism/other points of view, and have a positive attitude
- Perform as a self-starter who takes ownership in your work, excels in time management
Construction Estimator - Minneapolis, United States - Schoenfelder Renovations Inc
Description
About us
Schoenfelder Renovations, Inc. is a nationwide commercial property renovator based in the Twin Cities, looking for an experienced CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ESTIMATOR. We are collaborative, rewarding, supportive and have a brand new office just north of 494 in Bloomington. We empower employees to increase their earning potential. Our work environment includes on-the-job training, competitive pay, and social hour on Friday's. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Earning Potential: Year 1=$90K-$125K; Year 2=$90K-$150K
We are seeking a professional, experienced estimator who understands building science from field experience (what's inside the wall type). Estimator will produce competitive bids w/organized backup documentation. The end goal is to be awarded the project while maintaining profitability for the entire team. To do this you will:
Required Technical Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, working knowledge of estimating software such as Bluebeam or Stack. Skilled in using scales and scientific calculators, mechanical aptitude for understanding construction methods. Knowledgeable in reading blueprints and understanding of specification documents.
Required Math Skills: Work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Required Construction Knowledge of methods, materials, and building codes
Required Experience in construction estimating, including skilled trades, actual construction experience a plus.
Essential Job Functions:
Ability to Work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Required to have prompt and consistent attendance
Ability to travel via airplane
Ability to work at a desk on a computer, making outbound calls to suppliers of materials and/or labor, while sitting or standing
Use Microsoft 365 efficiently, must use Excel with great proficiency.
Must be comfortable cold calling suppliers
Provide your own tech equipment such as laptop and smartphone. Monitors, keyboard, mouse, docking station provided by Schoenfelder.